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Smeddum: A Lewis Grassic Gibbon Anthology (Canongate Classic),Used
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This selection of Lewis Grassic Gibbon's writing brings together old favourites and new material for the first time. There are all his lively contributions to Scottish Scene (cowritten by Hugh MacDiarmid) including the unforgettable lilt and flow of his short stories 'Smeddum', 'Clay', 'Greendenn', 'Sim' and 'Forsaken'. The anthology ends with the full text of his last novel, The Speak of the Mearns, unpublished in his lifetime.Valentina Bold has also included a collection of poems, 'Songs of Limbo', taken from typescripts in the National Library of Scotland, and a selection of Grassic Gibbon's articles and short fiction, with work done for The Cornhill Magazine along with book reviews and essays on Diffusionism, ancient American civilization and selected studies from his book on the lives of explorers, Nine Against the Unknown.A Lewis Grassic Gibbon Anthology provides an indispensable supplement to Canongate's edition of A Scots Quair, and it also offers further insight into the wideranging interests and the lyrical, historical and political writing of the greatest and bestloved Scottish novelist of the early twentieth century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Smeddum: A Lewis Grassic Gibbon Anthology'? A: The anthology features a selection of Lewis Grassic Gibbon's writings, showcasing his contributions to Scottish literature, including short stories, poems, articles, and his last novel, 'The Speak of the Mearns'.
- Q: Who is the author of the anthology? A: The anthology is curated by Valentina Bold and includes works by Lewis Grassic Gibbon.
- Q: What types of writings are included in the anthology? A: The anthology includes short stories, poems, essays, articles, and the full text of Gibbon's last novel, providing a comprehensive view of his literary contributions.
- Q: How many pages does 'Smeddum: A Lewis Grassic Gibbon Anthology' have? A: The anthology contains a total of 992 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this anthology? A: The anthology was published on February 6, 2001.
- Q: Is this book in good condition? A: Yes, this is a used book listed in good condition, specifically categorized as 'Very Good'.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the anthology include any previously unpublished works? A: Yes, it includes the full text of Gibbon's last novel, 'The Speak of the Mearns', which was unpublished during his lifetime.
- Q: Can this anthology be considered a supplementary resource? A: Yes, it serves as an indispensable supplement to Canongate's edition of 'A Scots Quair', offering further insight into Gibbon's work.
- Q: What genre does 'Smeddum: A Lewis Grassic Gibbon Anthology' belong to? A: The anthology is categorized under the Classics genre.